Interpipe has all the prerequisites for achieving global scale – CEO

Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has all the prerequisites for scaling up globally and becoming truly international. This opinion was expressed by CEO Luca Zanotti during his speech at the CEO Summit organized by Forbes Ukraine.

According to him, over the past 10 years, Interpipe has undergone a remarkable transformation in terms of market diversification. Currently, its products are supplied to more than 80 countries, with a focus on Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

“From a business perspective, the company is very successful, and my task is to make it more international,” said the top manager.

According to Luca Zanotti, achieving global status is like moving up to the major leagues.

“We have two priority tasks ahead of us: to enter markets where we are not yet present, such as Latin America and Canada, and to complete the formation of our product line. This will allow us to compete with international giants in this league,” emphasized the CEO, adding that customer needs must always be the focus.

The CEO also stressed that resilience, entrepreneurship, and flexibility are the traits that set Interpipe apart from others, and the ability of people to work in Nikopol under daily shelling is truly impressive.

Over the past five years, Interpipe has developed and launched 59 wheel sizes for locomotives. These products are used by such well-known companies as Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens, as well as leading railways in Europe and the US.

By 2032, the company plans to invest $120 million in modernizing its railway product manufacturing facilities. In particular, it plans to build a new heat treatment line, expand its wheel and axle finishing capabilities, and modernize the infrastructure of its production workshops.